Boorowa Early Education

Careers

From rewards and recognition, training and development to career progression… if it matters to you… it matters to us!

At Boorowa Early Education we have a dedicated team of professionals who pride ourselves on our positive workplace culture. Our staff are the most valuable resource within the centre, and we are committed to giving back to them by providing many benefits and excellent work conditions such as mentoring, birthday leave, above-award rates for all employees, non-contact time for all educators, a generous professional development budget, a relaxed environment, and employment incentives.

When a position is available at our service, it will be advertised below on our website, Facebook page, and other advertising platforms such as SEEK & INDEED.

If you wish to apply or enquire about a career at BEEC please email

director @beecentre.net.au

Positions Vacant:

Assistant Director – Boorowa Early Education Centre

Permanent Position | 3 Days Off the Floor | Above Award Salary

Are you a passionate early childhood professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Boorowa Early Education Centre is seeking a full-time dedicated Assistant Director to support our team. Internal applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This exciting position offers the best of both worlds – three days off the floor supporting the Director with leadership and operations, and the remaining days teaching (or pro rata) to stay connected with children and educators. You’ll work closely with the Director to guide, mentor, and empower our team, helping to maintain a positive, professional, and high-quality learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Director, you will support the Director and contribute to the smooth operation of the service. Your duties include:

Leadership and Staff Support: Guide, mentor, and support educators; model professional practices; handle challenging conversations with empathy and discretion.
Rostering and Staffing: Assist with staff rosters, leave coverage, and ensuring above-ratio requirements are maintained.
Policy and Compliance: Contribute to the development, review, and updating of policies and procedures and maintain compliance with NQF, NQS, and EYLF standards.
Quality Improvement Planning (QIP): Support the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the QIP to ensure ongoing service improvement.
Day-to-Day Operations: Assist with the smooth daily running of the centre, including operational decisions, problem-solving, and supporting educators when needed.
Liaison and Communication: Maintain positive relationships with families, community partners, and external support services; act as a point of contact for regulatory or advisory bodies in the absence of the director.
Director Support: Step into the Director role during periods of leave, ensuring leadership continuity and maintaining service quality.

Key Skills and Attributes

Strong knowledge of the NQF, NQS, and EYLF
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate educators
Skilled in handling challenging conversations with professionalism and empathy
Demonstrated confidentiality and discretion
Excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving skills
Passion for quality education, team development, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Bachelor-qualified (or working towards) highly regarded. Diploma qualified considered.
Current Working with Children Check, First Aid/CPR/Asthma/Anaphylaxis and Safe Food Handling certifications
Child Protection Training and refresher updates

Why Join Us?

Generous above-award wages
Above-ratio staffing in all rooms (extra educator + lunch cover + leave cover)
Flexible working days/hours - option for 4 day week
Monthly RDO
Paid birthday leave
40% childcare fee discount for your own children enrolled at the centre
Paid lunch break
Extensive professional development opportunities – webinars, in-service training, and one-on-one mentoring
A well-resourced, newly furnished centre with a large, beautiful outdoor play space

If you’re a positive and proactive leader who thrives on supporting others and making a genuine impact in children’s early learning, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and leadership strengths by emailing director@beecentre.net.au

Please provide at least 2 employment references in your resume. Applications close COB on Saturday the 28th of Feb, 2026.

Positions Vacant:

Early Childhood Educator/Teacher

Boorowa Early Education Centre (BEEC) is a beautiful not-for-profit Preschool and Long Day Care service located in the small country town of Boorowa.

BEEC is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Early Childhood professional to join our team. This is a permanent position, available for an immediate start, and is open to applicants across all qualification levels—from Trainee Educators through to Early Childhood Teachers (ECTs).

The responsibilities of this role will vary depending on qualifications, experience, and strengths, and may involve working in an assistant capacity or taking on a room leader/leadership role, with appropriate support and mentoring provided.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a genuine passion for educating and caring for young children and a strong commitment to fostering a positive, supportive work environment for both children and staff. They will be motivated, proactive, and capable of prioritising tasks while showing initiative across all areas of their role.

This is a flexible full-time or part-time position, with opportunities for further career progression and the potential to become part of our leadership team for the right applicant. We offer above-award wages, ongoing professional development opportunities, and one-on-one mentoring.

Essential criteria:

Must have or obtain a current NSW Working with Children Check
Hold a current First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management certificate (or willing to obtain, cost subsidized by service)
Hold or working towards an ACECQA recognised Early Childhood qualification or degree or willingness to undertake a traineeship.
Sound knowledge of the EYLF and NQS
Good communication skills
Great time management and organisation skills

Duties:

Work alongside an experienced management team to drive quality practices and learning outcomes for children
Contribute to and implement the program, as well as documenting children’s individual learning
Maintain open communication at all times and work amongst a large team
Comply with centre's policies, procedures and the Code of Conduct

Benefits:

All staff paid above award wages
Negotiable wages based on experience and qualification
Above ratio requirements: all rooms have an additional educator + lunch cover + leave cover
Flexible working days/hours
Monthly RDO
Paid birthday leave
40% Childcare fee discount for your own children enrolled
Paid lunch break
All staff contribute to documentation and all receive non-contact time each week
Ample opportunities for professional development (webinars, face to face, in service trainings) and one on one mentoring.
Working closely with the Educational Leader and Director
Working in a well-resourced and newly furnished centre with a large beautiful outdoor play space.
Working in a service with a calm and nurturing ambiance and positive culture

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant qualifications and experience, including at least 2 recent referee contact details.

Applications close Friday the 13th of Feb, 2026.

You are welcome to come and view our services day-to-day practices in action before submitting your application!